Ingredients

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3 Slices of bacon, chopped

8 Leeks, chopped and carefully washed

(reserve two)

1/4 cup Chopped parsley

1 tablespoon Thyme
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2 tablespoons White vinegar
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1 Tblsp. Olive oil

1-2 stalks celery, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced and mashed

1 whole chicken, skin removed and cut into pieces, tossed with salt and pepper to taste

1 cup white wine

6 cups beef broth

1/2 cup pearled barley

1 Tablespoon Sage

Instructions

In a large soup pot, fry bacon in olive oil until browned, remove from grease and reserve. Combine 4 chopped leeks, stalk of celery and garlic clove in hot grease and cook for a couple of minutes. Add pieces of chicken and cook for a few minutes, stiring often.